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"It is never simple," Abnet said. "But it is clear."
Lucian wiped sweat from his brow. "So what. I should pretend I am not in a rush."
"You should learn how to stand without flinching from your own thoughts."
Lucian gave a short laugh. "That is harder than hitting Berel."
Abnet smiled. "Exactly why you must do it."
Lucian looked down at his hands. They held a faint tremor. He clenched them until the tremor faded. "I do not want to talk about this."
